Driving long-term changes for a better world
Sustainability is rooted in our business strategy – and thereby integrated across all our activities. We strive towards four sustainability priorities based on material topics, salient human rights, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
How we operate to create value
How Nilfisk operates
We proudly disclose our ratings within internationally recognized frameworks
EcoVadis
Nilfisk has received an EcoVadis gold rating for the third consecutive year, this time obtaining the highest points ever. From 2023 to 2024, Nilfisk improved its EcoVadis score from 71 to 80 points, advancing from 95th to 98th percentile of all companies reporting into EcoVadis.
Science Based Targets Initiative
Having science-based targets provide Nilfisk with a clearly defined path to reduce greenhouse gas emissions limiting global warming in line with the Paris Agreement goals.
Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
Nilfisk discloses its ongoing commitment to climate change and water security through its disclosures with CDP, an esteemed international non-profit organization.
In 2024, Nilfisk maintained its A- score for the fifth consecutive year, solidifying its position in the leadership category. Additionally, Nilfisk reported on water security for the first time in 2024, achieving a B- score.
UN Global Compact
Nilfisk committed to UN Global Compact in 2010 and has since then been disclosing our company’s performance on the 10 Guiding Principles.
ESG Transparency Partner
As part of our ESG transparency efforts, Nilfisk reports into Nasdaq's ESG reporting platform and is certified Nasdaq ESG Transparency Partner 2023.
Sedex
Nilfisk reports within Sedex, a global organization dedicated to driving improvements in ethical and responsible business practices in global supply chains.
Documentation
Reports, details and performance
Nilfisk has published Sustainability reports since 2016. To us reporting on Sustainability is a natural activity, building transparency. Likewise we want to bring transparency to customers and other stakeholders on our efforts to ensure safe and compliant products. To ensure this we actively make use of management systems both in our own operations and across our value chain. Read more details in the sections below.
Sustainability Reports
Nilfisk has reported on sustainability
since 2016. Our latest sustainability reports and integrated reports are available here.
Policies, Codes of Conduct, Declarations and Statements
As a global actor we transparently disclose our position and policies on Environment, Social, and Governance.
ESG Performance
We publish an annual ESG fact book along with relevant documentation, providing detailed metrics on our ESG performance.
ISO Management Systems
Nilfisk has an ISO-certified quality and environmental management system and provide details on sites with ISO certifications and documentation.
EU & US sanctions
Nilfisk complies with applicable trade and economic sanctions imposed by, e.g. the United States and the European Union. We also require that our vendors and dealers comply with any sanctions that impact their business with Nilfisk.
Contact Nilfisk Sustainability
We are happy to engage with customers and other stakeholders on our Sustainability efforts.
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